MEET OUR COACHES.

We coaches here at UnCharted CrossFit make sure that we train our athletes to do what their bodies allow them to do at all levels and at all ages, and we work with our athletes to make sure their form is correct and their basics are strong. Only then can it all be fun – and CrossFit is fun for everyone!

LYNETTE KOTRABA

OWNER / HEAD COACH

certifications:

B.A. Business

Crossfit level 1

crossfit level 2

crossfit weightlifting

crossfit gymnastics

crossfit kids

crossfit football

crossfit masters

usaw-1

I started my fitness journey at a young age. I always played sports and truly loved the strength and conditioning aspect of each sport. Once I stopped playing sports competitively I missed that group atmosphere and team environment. I became bored with my workout routines until I started this type of workout called CrossFit. After the first class I was hooked and I started coaching shortly after starting CrossFit. I am fortunate enough to have found my passion in life. I have extended my education with numerous CrossFit courses and personal training certifications and I love to learn how to help others meet their goals.

In 2014, I went back to college and was able to lift on Lindenwood University’s Olympic Lifting team where I trained with exceptional athletes. I have learned so much, competing in meets across the country, and I have been able to take that knowledge and apply it to my CrossFit coaching. I am blessed to be able to coach and work with truly amazing people and educate them on how to live a healthier and happier life through fitness.

PATTI YORK

OWNER / COACH

certifications:

Masters degree

crossfit level 1

crossfit kids

crossfit masters

I got started in CrossFit because my daughter, Lynette, kept encouraging me to come work out with her at the box she was coaching at. After seeing what Lynette could do, (and hoping someday to do half as good) I joined CrossFit and loved it from the start. In 2014, I got the opportunity to do the CrossFit Open in the Women’s Master’s 60+ and posted my scores. I was surprised – and pleased – that I made the top 200, which sent me on to the Master’s Qualifier, where I ended up number 110 in the world. This encouraged me to continue on, of course, and get better, faster and stronger. I took the next step and got my Level I Trainer’s certification in November of 2014 and my CrossFit Kids certification in March, 2015. I love working with the kids and I especially like working with senior Masters athletes, because older people need to know that not only can they can do CrossFit workouts, they can excel at them.

Lynette and I shared a grand vision and are now co-owners of UnCharted CrossFit. All I can say is, how lucky am I that I get to be partners with my daughter in an enterprise we both love doing – who gets that opportunity in their lives? I am blessed to be working with talented coaches and athletes who care about our CrossFit Community – exploring the road less traveled.

KARL KOTRABA

Crossfit COACH

certifications:

Crossfit level 1

crossfit level 2

crossfit gymnastics

CPR Certified

My first experience in CrossFit was a little over six years ago when I was overweight and needed to change my lifestyle. I had started trying to get back in shape with personal training and I had quite a bit of success at that, but then I hit a wall. I knew I needed to find something that I would be more consistent at and that could be taught in a group environment. I found out about CrossFit through some friends and so I gave it a try and haven't looked back since! It changed my life, and I knew then I wanted to share this experience with others and help them feel that same life changing effect as I had. I started coaching and eventually opened a garage gym with my cousin, who shared the same passion. Lynette, my cousin and I grew the garage gym, and once we had the opportunity, we then knew it was time to go all in. UnCharted CrossFit is now a place where people can grow and learn more about themselves in an environment of like-minded people.

CHELSEY MCMICHAEL

WEIGHTLIFTING & Crossfit COACH

Certifications:

B.S. Exercise science

NCSA-CSCS

Crossfit level 1

cpr certified

I began weightlifting as a part of strength and conditioning for the various sports that I played in high school. My senior year I was thrown into Olympic Weightlifting where soon found that I excelled. I was later offered a scholarship for Olympic Weightlifting at Lindenwood University. I spent my freshman year and part of my sophomore year on the weightlifting team until I found a love for rugby. I played on the Lindenwood Rugby team for two years until I ultimately went back to my true passion of weightlifting. In my final year at Lindenwood I traveled to the University Nationals competition, where I won the gold for the 90kg class.

Outside of my athletic experience at Lindenwood I majored in Exercise Science and minored in Strength and Conditioning. I worked for the Athletic Performance department for three and a half years and recently obtained my CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) certification. I have found a love for CrossFit during my time here at UnCharted and am very excited to help people with their fitness journey through CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting!

JO SHARP

crossfit Coach

certifications:

B.S. Exercise science

Crossfit level 1

crossfit gymnastics

ACSM-CPT

cpr certified

I first found out about CrossFit by watching the CrossFit games on ESPN and immediately looking up what this 'sport of fitness' was all about. As a collegiate athlete I realized that while I loved competing, I loved the strength and conditioning side of sports even more. During my time as an exercise science student my favorite internship hours were spent in a CrossFit gym. The community I experienced there combined with constantly varied, high intensity, functional fitness had me hooked since 2014.

I am an ACSM certified personal trainer and aqua aerobics instructor, but my passion is coaching CrossFit and being part of people's fitness journey. Whatever the goal- weight loss, training for competition, keeping up with grandkids- I love being part of the process. I feel so blessed to be part of the UnCharted family and work with such amazing people each day!

JOSH KINDER

crossfit Coach

certifications:

Crossfit level 1

crossfit level 2

crossfit weightlifting

Crossfit mobility

My name is Josh Kinder and I am from Brussels IL. I have been married to my lovely wife Renee for four years, and we have a beautiful daughter, Brynn.

Since graduating with a technical degree in Control Systems Technology, I have been working for a local mechanical contractor here in St. Charles as an Estimator. Shortly after starting my career in the mechanical industry I discovered CrossFit. I had been working out for a few years prior that mainly consisted of isolated lifts and very little cardio. I thought I was pretty fit at the time but man - was I mistaken.

Once I completed my first WOD I was hooked. I had my level-1 within six months and was coaching in a local park within the first year. I then established “Redline Fitness” and moved my small group classes into my home garage. I coached 2-3 classes a week for about 3 years until we moved to St. Charles, MO. About two months after moving, Redline Fitness was back up and running out of the garage and continued for another 3 years.

Since I have started coaching, I have also earned my Level-2, CrossFit Weightlifting and Mobility Certifications. The CrossFit community is one of the things that inspired me most to become a coach. The dedication and support is truly amazing to me and being able to help people reach their goals is just one of the ways I can give back.

COLE WRIGHT

CRossFIt Coach

Nutrition specialist

certifications:

Crossfit Level 1

NASM - CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINING

NASM - FITNESS NUTRITION SPECIALIST

NASM - CERTIFIED CORRECTIVE EXERCISE SPECIALIST

I’ve been involved in the fitness community for 5 years now. Through college I developed a passion for helping others with their goals, whether it was getting better results in the gym, living a healthier lifestyle, having better relationships with friends and family and really just taking control of their lives. The reason I use nutrition as the basis for all these areas of life is because I wholeheartedly believe if you can really get a hold of your physical health, you will gain habits and tendencies that help you stay more disciplined in all areas of your life through the confidence and sense of well being you build!